Volunteering as a breastfeeding peer supporter is a hugely rewarding experience. Many women train to become peer supporters after receiving help and support from other peer supporters during their own breastfeeding journeys.

There are different opportunities to train in breastfeeding peer support in the UK (Find the links here). The Breastfeeding peer supporters in Kent who provide support in Kent Sure Start Children’s Centres will now be supervised and trained by The Health Visiting Team who are funded by Kent County Council.

On this page you will find information about the time commitments needed to train and volunteer as a breastfeeding peer supporter and about opportunities for training coming up in your area. You can contact The Children’s Centre at any time if you are interested in training by visiting this website and applying online

What’s involved in training to become a volunteer breastfeeding peer supporter

Commitment to volunteer at least once a month (1.5-3hrs minimum per month)

Attendance at a minimum of 4 enrichment sessions annually (8hrs/year)

We will always recruit breastfeeding peer supporters for specific groups that need your help, so please make sure that you are available to volunteer your time both during the entire training course and at the determined group afterwards.

Once you have decided to apply as a volunteer peer supporter in Kent then you can apply using the application form on the Children’s Centre website –